The Town FilesPeppermill Village, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 5,264 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $345,900
- Household income
- $85,685
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 42.9
Peppermill Village is a community of 5,264 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $345,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better transit than 97% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 93% of Maryland towns, more walkable than 82% of Maryland towns.
How Peppermill Village ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Peppermill Village is worth $345,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $85,685, which is more affordable than 41% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $845 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Peppermill Village | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $845 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $85,685 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Peppermill Village
| People | Peppermill Village | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 38.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Peppermill Village
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peppermill Village since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 76 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 10, 1975.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Peppermill Village itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Towns near Peppermill Village
- Seat Pleasant, MD0.6 mi · 4,522 people · home $326,900
- Summerfield, MD1.3 mi · 14,758 people · home $348,100
- Walker Mill, MD1.3 mi · 12,187 people · home $379,100
- Capitol Heights, MD1.6 mi · 4,050 people · home $331,900
- Landover, MD2.1 mi · 25,998 people · home $313,900
- Coral Hills, MD2.3 mi · 9,997 people · home $339,200
- District Heights, MD2.4 mi · 5,959 people · home $339,200
- Cheverly, MD2.6 mi · 6,170 people · home $470,700
Peppermill Village questions
Is Peppermill Village, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Peppermill Village scores better for retirees than 6% of Maryland towns and quieter than 15%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Peppermill Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Peppermill Village is valued at $345,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,685, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $845 a month.
What is the weather like in Peppermill Village?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Peppermill Village get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peppermill Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)